CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2PM-4PM (CONT.)

S6: Peer Model: How El Barrio Disrupts Systemic Oppression

Dunia M. Garcia, DSW, LSW

2 Social/Cultural Competence Credits

This interactive workshop will highlight peer-to-peer models as an effective approach to addressing social injustices and race disparities. This presentation will provide illustrative examples for direct application to include program structure, hiring practices, strategic partnerships, and staff supervision

Concurrent Workshops

MONDAY, MAY 1, 10AM-12PM

M1: Understanding Racial Trauma

La'Tesha Gasby, Ph.D, MSW, LCSW

2 Clinical or Social/Cultural Competence Credits

Many clients of color have struggled with their attitudes and beliefs towards mental health treatment because of racial trauma. This workshop addresses these issues and teaches clinicians how to address racial trauma in therapeutic relationships and understand how racial trauma affects therapy success

M2: Using the Integrated Behavioral Health Care Model to Address African American Mental Health Inequity

Tracie Grimsley Meyers, DSW, MSW, LCSW

2 Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical Credits

The underutilization of mental health services by Black communities has serious implications on the health outcomes and quality of life of millions of people in the United States. The Integrated Behavioral Healthcare model addresses several of the cultural norms that support the underuse of professional mental health services by Black communities

M3: Viewing the Unique Challenges for LGBTQI+ Clients Through a Social Work Lens

Eileen Klein, PhD, MSW, LCSW

2 Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical Credits

Historically, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) individuals have been ostracized and victimized by society. Currently, about 50% of the States have discriminatory policies against LGBTQ individuals; 20% of LBGBTQ persons report victimization, and 22% live in poverty The unique challenges of LGBTQ individuals will be discussed to help social workers serve them most effectively

M4: Societal Change Through Awakening Our Unique Self: Transforming Burnout into Collective Power

SaraKay Smullens, MSW, ACSW, LCSW

2 Clinical Credits

Today’s social isolation, negativity, divisiveness, and despair inhibit confidence and energy to address challenges with collaborative productivity Social workers are not merely burned out; we are fried Underlying causation for our overload will be presented, as will the realizations that transform negativit and despair into positive change